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IT Software Technologies Intern

Rensselaer, New York, United States

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future.  The NYISO invites applications for a full-time intern on our Software Engineering team. 

The software engineering interns will participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software to meet business and customer needs. The software engineering interns will be paired with another developer on each assignment and will be given several different assignments from a variety of product teams to gain experience developing small enhancements for internal users, upgrading software components and/or developer tooling, and configuring and/or customizing vendor-provided packaged software.

The interns will be expected to:

  • Write high-quality code that satisfies customer needs and strives for simplicity, clarity, and testability.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders (e.g. business analysts, business owners, project managers, and end users) to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Investigate and propose solutions to development and design problems.
  • Participate in scope of work estimation and forecasting.
  • Adhere to architecture, design, implementation, and security standards and best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews.
  • Conduct analysis to determine integration needs.
  • Implement unit and integration tests and conduct functional and performance testing where appropriate.
  • Improve performance of existing software by diagnosing and resolving issues.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including software design, test results, and technical manuals.

 

 

Qualifications include:

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
  • Proficiency in one or more coding languages (e.g. Java, C++, Javascript)
  • Experience with development platforms a plus (e.g. AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles.
  • Ability to work both independently and on a team.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.

 

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. Our summer internship programs give young professionals the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of New York electricity markets, bulk electricity systems and how we plan for New York State’s energy future.

 

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. This internship will be a hybrid program, with the expectation that employees will be local to the Albany, NY area.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

 

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

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Salary Range

$20 - $35 USD

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